State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) have been facing a challenge of shrinking budgets and substantial reductions in both the numbers and experience levels of inspectors over the last decade. … [Read more...] about Development of Risk-Based Protocol for KDOT Construction Inspection
Kansas Department of Transportation
Continued Updating the Lane Closure Guide for Urban Highways in the Kansas City, Kansas, Metropolitan Area
Temporary work zones in the United States continue to be an important and necessary aspect of preserving, expanding, and maintaining the roadway infrastructure network. However, work zones present a … [Read more...] about Continued Updating the Lane Closure Guide for Urban Highways in the Kansas City, Kansas, Metropolitan Area
Analysis of Speed Profiles and Evaluation of Dynamic Signs in Kansas Work Zones
Work zones are essential for maintaining and improving roadways in the United States. Although reduced speed limits are used throughout work zones to increase worker and driver safety, motorists often … [Read more...] about Analysis of Speed Profiles and Evaluation of Dynamic Signs in Kansas Work Zones
KDOT Workers at Crashes: They’ve Seen the Toll, They’ve Felt the Toll
Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day is Oct. 10. Witnessing crash after crash on Kansas highways, Kansas Department of Transportation workers across the state share their experiences as part of this … [Read more...] about KDOT Workers at Crashes: They’ve Seen the Toll, They’ve Felt the Toll
KanDrive Improvements Will Help Motorists Receive Road Condition Information
The Kansas Department of Transportation’s KanDrive website, which provides motorists updated information on highway conditions across the state, has been greatly improved to make it easier to … [Read more...] about KanDrive Improvements Will Help Motorists Receive Road Condition Information
Updating the Lane Closure Guide for Urban Highways in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has released a report that evaluates the existing KDOT Lane Closure Guide. This report surveys other highway agencies on their policies for closing lanes … [Read more...] about Updating the Lane Closure Guide for Urban Highways in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area